I don’t cook dinner very often. I think Jean prefers it that way. Her degree is in biochemistry. Not only is she smart, but she naturally thinks in terms of precision. Recipes are to be followed. If the instructions call for one cup of flour, she’ll measure exactly one cup. She’ll even use a knife to scrape off the excess, so the amount is perfect. She’ll even add more if it’s not quite full.
As for me, well, let’s just say I’m a “free spirit.” Scraping away excess flour is a waste of time to me. I throw ingredients together in a bowl and trust that my measurements are close enough to make the recipe work.
More often than not, my cooking could be described as “missing something.” My dinners are good, but they’re not great. They usually need a little salt, a little pepper … a little “something” to really make them come alive.
A little spice can make a big difference.
It’s true for a recipe, and it’s true for a marriage.
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Kathleen Hays says
-you provided the answer I needed. I have a. A friend on facebookwho has started coming on pretty strong. I fell hook line and sinker. I have been married 59 years in June. I told him I am probably old enough to be his mother. He said age doesn’t matter!!